Logistics/Corp Fleet Services Manager

Kroger•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring overall lowest cost of ownership and safe fleet operations including tractor-trailer fleet assets and maintenance. Manage the company's major capital fleet projects and ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental agencies, Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in business or equivalent combination of education and work experience
5+ years of experience with fleet transportation/garage operations
10+ years tractor-trailer maintenance
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent planning, organizational, and follow-up skills with close attention to detail
Demonstrated success in planning/execution of projects
Ability to create operating budgets/financial forecast
Demonstrated ability to coach and train
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Strong understanding of industry/technical terms and processes

Nice To Haves

Experience with fuel management systems (research and analysis), standards analysis, fleet licensing, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)/ Department of Transportation
Experience in specking equipment, both tractor, trailer, and fueling equipment

Responsibilities

Create strategic plan and provide guidance for transportation technology for lowest cost of fleet ownership
Develop fleet vehicle specifications for the application of fleet vehicle design
Manage capital for acquiring fleet assets
Oversee fleet facility and equipment inspections
Lead the development and implementation of best in class fleet maintenance and safety best practices
Provide guidance to senior site leadership in coordinating fleet-related DC activities and maintenance
Administrate fleet maintenance software
Conduct transportation cost analysis
Develop preventive maintenance plans and repair programs
Provide oversight of the development of regulatory compliant maintenance programs and ensure ongoing compliance
Interact with regulatory agencies and assist with site visits and in the coordination of safety standards set forth by those agencies
Establish departmental budgets, correspondence and reports
Develop and lead departmental project for the cost-effective fleet ownership
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Travel as needed for relevant stakeholder interface
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation